subject: Understanding Low Calorie Diets - Part 2: Check Your Attitude: [print this page] Author: Grace Kisner Author: Grace Kisner
With the right attitude, your odds of succeeding, sticking to your intention, and shedding weight increase. A negative perspective, on the other hand, only deters you from pushing on and moving forward in your new way of life. If you have trouble replacing destructive thoughts with positive thoughts, the section "Thinking mindfully," later in this chapter, can be helpful. Are you ready? If most or all of the following statements are true for you, then what are you waiting for? Start handling your weight today.
* I'll make a promise to myself to follow thru on my diet, regardless of what else is occurring in my life.
* I'll make the essential changes in my exercise and diet program.
* I'm able to spend some time at the start of each week planning my meals and exercise routine for that week.
* I am able to continue to discover ways to stay inspired till I reach my target weight.
* I am able to evaluate my plan from time to time to be certain it's still working for me.
* I'm able to work out how to accept lapses and problems as opportunities to come up with new goals and techniques, not to use them as excuses for giving up. Any "false" answers point out the areas requiring special attention.
When setting your goals, keep these 2 crucial points in mind :
* Confirm your goals are pragmatic.
You need to be ready to complete your goals in the time-frame you give yourself.
For instance, if you are saying you are going to cook a low-cal dinner tonight, be certain you've got the ingredients available when you get home. If you find that any goal is impractical, don't stress out. Redefine the goal.
* Ensure your goals are as explicit as possible. The more clear your goals, the simpler it is to gauge your progress along the path. For example, you do not just need to be thinner ; you need to lose sixty pounds. You do not need to simply cut down on the amount of calories you consume ; you would like to stick to a 1,200-calorie plan.About the Author:
